Stamford Arts Centre to start redevelopment works

Stamford Arts Centre to start redevelopment works

Apr 25, 2017

Centre will focus on the traditional arts when it is ready in mid-2018

SINGAPORE, 25 APRIL 2017 – The National Arts Council (NAC) today marked the launch of the redevelopment of the Stamford Arts Centre, officiated by Guest-of-honour Mr Baey Yam Keng, Parliamentary Secretary for Culture, Community and Youth. He was accompanied by Mr Paul Tan, Deputy CEO, NAC, and Ms Sarah Martin, CEO, Arts House Limited (AHL).

The redeveloped Stamford Arts Centre is envisioned to be ready in mid-2018, and will have a strong focus on the traditional arts, bringing rich performing traditions closer to the community.

Adding to the diversity of Singapore’s vibrant arts scene, the centre will also support innovative content creation and artistic collaborations.

Redevelopment works will commence in June 2017. The NAC will hold an open call for arts groups interested in applying to the Stamford Arts Centre. More details of the open call will be available in June 2017.